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Heat-Retaining Sneaker Boots

The North Face & Vans Made This Water-Repellent 'Vault Desert Chukka'

— November 6, 2015 — Fashion
The Vault Desert Chukka was born out of a collaboration between 'The North Face' and 'Vans,' making the boots both great for the winter as well as fashion-forward. The black boots are weatherproofed, meaning they have water-repelling materials including leather and suede -- both materials are often to create durable winter shoes.

The Vans Vault Desert Chukka was also designed with a heat-retaining coating called 'Cosmo Comfort' and are lined with fur to keep a wearer's feet warm in winter. The co-branded boots have logos from both of the companies, sharing space on the footbeds and heels. The all-black shoes can be dressed up or down, with a sleek shape that resembles a casual dress shoe.
Trend Themes
1. Heat-retaining Coating - The use of heat-retaining coatings in footwear presents opportunities for innovative winter shoe designs.
2. Weatherproof Materials - The development of water-repelling materials like leather and suede opens up possibilities for creating durable winter shoes.
3. Collaborative Branding - Collaborations between fashion brands offer opportunities to create unique, co-branded products that appeal to stylish consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can explore new ways to incorporate heat-retaining coatings and weatherproof materials in their designs.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage collaborative branding to create exclusive products that cater to the preferences of fashion-forward individuals.
3. Outdoor Gear - The outdoor gear industry can benefit from the use of weatherproof materials and heat-retaining coatings to create functional and stylish winter footwear.
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